A few months ago, while at the cask social at Volo (or maybe it was a Beau’s event, I can’t recall), I had been in a discussion about Toronto Beer Week. I had happily confirmed that Castro’s would do an event, and looked forward to hearing more. So I was stoked when this arrived in […]
Posts Tagged:craft
Brooklyn Lager – The Brooklyn Brewery
The Brooklyn Brewery is trying to re-introduce our New York neighbours to beers the way they were pre-prohibition. Brooklyn Lager is their flag-ship brand, and is a wonderful amber lager (think Creemore, Big Wheel, etc). Poured from a 355ml bottle with best before date stamped on the neck, the beer is a dark amber, nearly […]
Russian Gun Imperial Stout – Grand River Brewing
So this little wonder is gaining quite a bit of notoriety in the circles I drink in. I must admit, that I have thrice not had it when the opportunity presented itself to me, so when I was in the Queen’s Quay LCBO last week I thought, “Ah ha, it is time”. Poured from a […]
Monday Maple Madness @ the Stinking Rose, Campbellford!
Just got this in from Jon at Church-Key, via Facebook: Slow Food Northumberland presents an Ark of Taste event at the Stinking Rose Pub, Monday April 5th from 6:30 to 8 pm. 26 Bridge Street Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Come out and taste the mouth watering flavour of “Tamworth” pork slow cooked with Holy Smoke […]
60 Minute IPA – Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
I nearly forgot to review this beer. It has become a regular in my life, but I find that many people have not yet tried it. This is the last of a six I bought two weeks ago when we had friends over. The first thing you should know, is that Dogfish Head is a […]
Stonewall Stout – Publican House Brewery
The pride of Peterborough (aside from those world-famous canoes), Publican House is a great little brewery, operated by the usual passionate, friendly, welcoming folks. I had no idea they made a stout when I walked through the doors of the brewery, but was very happy to accept a sample, then buy a growler. Let’s be […]
Paddy’s Irish Red – Trafalgar Ales and Meads
“We only sell what we can’t drink ourselves” claims the packaging, and I must say, I can identify with that spirit. Incidentally, this is the beer I finished the night with at Cloak and Dagger last St Paddy’s. So we have history (most of which I remember). Poured from a 473ml Tallboy, with a best […]
Square Nail Pale Ale – Publican House Brewery
Ahhhh Square Nail I don’t know what you are, but I know how I feel. J’adore. Publican House and I began our courtship over a glass of Square Nail at Volo’s Cask Days (I think). At the time, I thought I was drinking an India Pale Ale. Quite hoppy and dry, with a good bit […]
Scotch-Irish Sgt Major IPA
Scotch-Irish makes some mighty impressive brews. An Imperial Stout that assults your taste buds, a Porter that is much bigger then it’s stubby bottle, and an IPA that sort of kicks your teeth out in a way that you might just pay money to have done. It feels so good, it can’t be too deviant, […]
Anchor Brewing Co. Liberty Ale
The “Other” Anchor Brewing Co. beer easily available via our friend and champion the LCBO. An American-style IPA that I am desperately in love with. Like, this review could get indecent. I should have an “I certify that I am over 18 years old”. Oh well, next time I guess. From a Chianti-shaped 650ml bottle […]
